Prayer
Definition of a personal prayer time A personal prayer time is when you communicate with God, whether out loud or silently. It’s a Believer’s privilege It’s an opportunity to worship God It’s an opportunity to draw closer to God Definition of a personal prayer time
Key verses on prayer Jeremiah 33:3 James 4:3-4 James 5:16 John 14:13-14 Psalm 66:18 Proverbs 15:29 Colossians 4:2 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Romans 8:26
Anyone can pray, but God only promises to answer the prayers of those who have become part of His spiritual family by believing on the Lord Jesus as their Savior from sin. John 1:12 Who can pray? The only other prayer He promises to hear is the prayer of repentance of sin and belief in Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9-10)
Why should you pray? God commands us to pray (Jeremiah 33:3) He has promised to hear us (1 John 5:14-15) It will help us not to worry (Philippians 4:6) Why should you pray?
When should you pray? Pray throughout the day (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Select specific times to pray (Psalm 55:17) It’s helpful to set aside at least one specific time each day to pray. Choose the time that works best for you. When should you pray?
Where can you pray? Look up these verses to see where people prayed You can pray ANYWHERE! 1 Samuel 1:9-10 Daniel 6:10 Jonah 2:1 Where can you pray? Matthew 14:30 Luke 23:34 Acts 16:24-25
How should you pray each day? Psalm 117:1 Praise God for who He is 1 John 1:9 Confess your sins 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thank Him for all that He does Philippians 4:6 Ask God’s help for your needs and the needs of others How should you pray each day?
How does god answer prayer? NO WAIT YES 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 John 11:3,21,43-44 1 Samuel 1:10,11,17 God knows the best answer to give and the best time to answer your prayers
Keep a record of your prayers and His answers Date Request Date/Answer Thank God for His answers!
What will hinder your prayers? Not treating your spouse with honor James 4:3 Praying Selfishly James 1:5-7 Lack of Faith Psalm 66:18 Unconfessed Sin 1 Peter 3:7 Not treating your spouse with honor Matthew 6:5-6 Praying as a hypocrite Matthew 6:14-15 You have not forgiven
“Satan dreads nothing but prayer “Satan dreads nothing but prayer. His one concern is to keep the saints from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerless work, prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, he mocks our wisdom, but he trembles when we pray.” -Samuel Chadwick Satan’s one concern
The need to teach about prayer “The great people of the earth today are the people who pray. I do not mean those who talk about prayer; not those who say they believe in prayer; nor yet those who can explain about prayer. I mean those people who take time and pray. They have no time. It must be taken from something else. The something else is important . . . but still less important and less pressing than prayer.” -S.D. Gordon
Those pointing people to heaven Those in authority Those weak or sick Yourself Those close to you Who to Pray for